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Review of Grand Hotel Portovenere, Cinque Terre (Italy)

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Wednesday newsletters always feature a hotel or flight review.

Last month, I enjoyed an incredible holiday in Italy, my first trip since the coronavirus pandemic outbreak. You can read my hotel reviews here:


Today (September 9, 2020): Review of Grand Hotel Portovenere, Cinque Terre (Italy)

Grand Hotel Portovenere is located on the most panoramic point of the charming village of Portovenere, overlooking the Ligurian Sea and the island of Palmaria. This converted 16th-century Franciscan monastery sits at the direct point where the UNESCO-designated Cinque Terre meets the celebrated Gulf of Poets. A modern decor and a soft palette create a soothing ambience in the 47 rooms; the higher the floor, the better the pinch-me views over the sea and Palmaria Island. Soak it all in over Rossinis on the Venus Bar’s veranda or contemporary regional fare in the restaurant. From the hotel, it’s easy to visit nearby attractions such as Cinque Terre, Lerici and Tuscany – by boat, car or train.

Have you ever stayed at Grand Hotel Portovenere? If so, what was your experience? Leave a comment.

In this review (more info and photos below my Youtube clip & slideshow):


PROS & THINGS I LIKE

CONS & THINGS TO KNOW


MY VERDICT

TIPS FOR FUTURE GUESTS & SAVE MONEY

BEST TIME TO VISIT

The best months to visit Portovenere & Cinque Terre are September and October: weather is delightful and emptied-out trails await. During summertime, hotel rates soar and it gets extremely busy on the Cinque Terre trails. The wintertime, from November to February, is characterized by cold weather and hiking trails are not always accessible due to very heavy rainfall. Spring is another pleasant shoulder season, which – like fall – can be accompanied by a chance of rain.


HOW TO GET THERE

Portovenere is located halfway between the Italian cities of Genua and Pisa, and can be best reached by (rental) car. From Portovenere, sevral boats a day depart for Cinque Terre National Park (the small harbor is right in front of the hotel).


PHOTOS
GRAND HOTEL PORTOVENERE: EXTERIOR
GRAND HOTEL PORTOVENERE: EXTERIOR
GRAND HOTEL PORTOVENERE: EXTERIOR
GRAND HOTEL PORTOVENERE: EXTERIOR
HOTEL ENTRANCE
HOTEL ENTRANCE
HOTEL ENTRANCE
HOTEL ENTRANCE
HOTEL ENTRANCE
LOBBY
LOBBY
LOBBY
LOBBY
LOBBY
COURTYARD
GUEST ROOM FLOOR
DOUBLE EXECUTIVE ROOM
DOUBLE EXECUTIVE ROOM
DOUBLE EXECUTIVE ROOM
DOUBLE EXECUTIVE ROOM
DOUBLE EXECUTIVE ROOM
DOUBLE EXECUTIVE ROOM
DOUBLE EXECUTIVE ROOM
DOUBLE EXECUTIVE ROOM
DOUBLE EXECUTIVE ROOM
DOUBLE EXECUTIVE ROOM
DOUBLE EXECUTIVE ROOM: VIEW
DOUBLE EXECUTIVE ROOM: VIEW
PALMARIA RESTAURANT
PALMARIA RESTAURANT
PALMARIA RESTAURANT
PALMARIA RESTAURANT
PALMARIA RESTAURANT
PALMARIA RESTAURANT
PALMARIA RESTAURANT
PALMARIA RESTAURANT
PALMARIA RESTAURANT
PALMARIA RESTAURANT
PALMARIA RESTAURANT
PORTOVENERE VILLAGE
PORTOVENERE VILLAGE
PORTOVENERE VILLAGE
PORTOVENERE VILLAGE
PORTOVENERE VILLAGE
PORTOVENERE: ROCKY BEACHES
PORTOVENERE: ROCKY BEACHES
PORTOVENERE: ROCKY BEACHES
PORTOVENERE: SUNSET
PORTOVENERE: SUNSET
PORTOVENERE: SUNSET
PORTOVENERE: SUNSET
PORTOVENERE: SUNSET
DINNER AT PALMARIA RESTAURANT
DINNER AT PALMARIA RESTAURANT
DINNER AT PALMARIA RESTAURANT
DINNER AT PALMARIA RESTAURANT
DINNER AT PALMARIA RESTAURANT
DINNER AT PALMARIA RESTAURANT
DINNER AT PALMARIA RESTAURANT
DINNER AT PALMARIA RESTAURANT
DINNER AT PALMARIA RESTAURANT
DINNER AT PALMARIA RESTAURANT
DINNER AT PALMARIA RESTAURANT
DINNER AT PALMARIA RESTAURANT
GRAND HOTEL PORTOVENERE AT NIGHT
GRAND HOTEL PORTOVENERE AT NIGHT
GRAND HOTEL PORTOVENERE AT NIGHT
GRAND HOTEL PORTOVENERE AT NIGHT
GRAND HOTEL PORTOVENERE AT NIGHT
GRAND HOTEL PORTOVENERE AT NIGHT
GRAND HOTEL PORTOVENERE AT NIGHT
GRAND HOTEL PORTOVENERE AT NIGHT
BREAKFAST AT PALMERIA RESTAURANT
BREAKFAST AT PALMARIA RESTAURANT
BREAKFAST AT PALMARIA RESTAURANT
BREAKFAST AT PALMARIA RESTAURANT
BREAKFAST AT PALMARIA RESTAURANT
BREAKFAST AT PALMARIA RESTAURANT
BREAKFAST AT PALMARIA RESTAURANT
BREAKFAST AT PALMARIA RESTAURANT
BREAKFAST AT PALMARIA RESTAURANT
BREAKFAST AT PALMARIA RESTAURANT
BREAKFAST AT PALMARIA RESTAURANT
BREAKFAST AT PALMARIA RESTAURANT
BREAKFAST AT PALMARIA RESTAURANT
BREAKFAST AT PALMARIA RESTAURANT
BREAKFAST AT PALMARIA RESTAURANT
BREAKFAST AT PALMARIA RESTAURANT
FERRY FROM PORTOVENERE TO CINQUE TERRE
FERRY FROM PORTOVENERE TO CINQUE TERRE
FERRY FROM PORTOVENERE TO CINQUE TERRE
CINQUE TERRE: RIOMAGGIORE
CINQUE TERRE: RIOMAGGIORE
CINQUE TERRE: RIOMAGGIORE
CINQUE TERRE: MANAROLA
CINQUE TERRE: MANAROLA
CINQUE TERRE: BLUE TRAIL FROM CORNIGLIA TO VERNAZZA
CINQUE TERRE: BLUE TRAIL FROM CORNIGLIA TO VERNAZZA
CINQUE TERRE: BLUE TRAIL FROM CORNIGLIA TO VERNAZZA
CINQUE TERRE: BLUE TRAIL FROM CORNIGLIA TO VERNAZZA
CINQUE TERRE: BLUE TRAIL FROM CORNIGLIA TO VERNAZZA
CINQUE TERRE: BLUE TRAIL FROM CORNIGLIA TO VERNAZZA
CINQUE TERRE: VERNAZZA
CINQUE TERRE: VERNAZZA
CINQUE TERRE: VERNAZZA
CINQUE TERRE: VERNAZZA
CINQUE TERRE: VERNAZZA
CINQUE TERRE: VERNAZZA
CINQUE TERRE: VERNAZZA
CINQUE TERRE: VERNAZZA
CINQUE TERRE: BLUE TRAIL FROM VERNAZZA TO MONTEROSSO
CINQUE TERRE: BLUE TRAIL FROM VERNAZZA TO MONTEROSSO
CINQUE TERRE: BLUE TRAIL FROM VERNAZZA TO MONTEROSSO
CINQUE TERRE: BLUE TRAIL FROM VERNAZZA TO MONTEROSSO
CINQUE TERRE: MONTEROSSO
CINQUE TERRE: MONTEROSSO
CINQUE TERRE: MONTEROSSO

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